槽 (cáo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 槽 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 槽 (cáo) means "Trough / groove". with 15 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 槽 stroke by stroke?

槽 has 15 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 槽 and 椴?

槽 (cáo) and 椴 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 槽?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 槽?

Common words containing 槽 include: 水槽 (shuǐ cáo) — Sink / Trough; 跳槽 (tiào cáo) — To change jobs; job-hopping.; 槽点 (cáo diǎn) — Point of criticism / gripe.

How to Write 槽

The character 槽 (cáo) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

槽 is pronounced cáo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Trough / groove.

Common Words with 槽

水槽 shuǐ cáo

Sink / Trough

跳槽 tiào cáo

To change jobs; job-hopping.

槽点 cáo diǎn

Point of criticism / gripe

Example Sentences

请把脏盘子放在水槽里。

qǐng bǎ zàng pán zi fàng zài shuǐ cáo lǐ

Please put the dirty dishes in the sink.

他打算下个月跳槽去新公司。

tā dǎ suàn xià gè yuè tiào cáo qù xīn gōng sī

He plans to switch to a new company next month.

这部电影有很多槽点。

zhè bù diàn yǐng yǒu hěn duō cáo diǎn

This movie has many points to roast.

Similar Characters

椴 duàn

椹 shèn

椽 chuán

Practice Writing 槽 (cáo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 槽

What does 槽 (cáo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 槽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 槽 and 椴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 槽?

What common words use 槽?

How to Write 槽 (cáo)